Jenna joined HRFN from American Jewish World Service (AJWS), where she served as the Director of Civil and Political Rights. In this position, she oversaw AJWS’s grantmaking in eleven countries, funding grassroots efforts to create vibrant, democratic and peaceful societies. Jenna also managed AJWS’s work to promote the protection and security of human rights defenders globally. She previously served as AJWS’s Asia Director. Before joining AJWS, Jenna spent four years in Thailand with EarthRights International, where she was responsible for establishing an intensive training program for activists from Burma. Much of her work over the last 15 years has been dedicated to promoting the human rights of women and marginalized communities in situations of conflict and political transition. Jenna holds a Master’s Degree in international affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in biology and women’s studies from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.